Meaning & use
full figure body type
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Meaning
nouncountable
A body shape with fuller curves, especially a larger bust, waist, or hips, often used in clothing sizes and style advice.
Grammar: Countable: you can say a full figure body type or full figure body types.
Patterns
- have a full figure body type
- clothes for a full figure body type
The brand designs dresses for a full figure body type.
She has a full figure body type and prefers clothes with a defined waist.
Many stores now label their sizes for a full figure body type.
Word forms
| plural | full figure body types |
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Common combinations
- have a full figure body type
- She has a full figure body type and finds wrap dresses flattering.
- clothes for a full figure body type
- This shop sells clothes for a full figure body type.
- a full figure body type
- A full figure body type can look great in a tailored jacket.
Synonyms and how they differ
- curvy body type
- More informal and often positive; it emphasizes rounded shapes rather than size.
- plus-size body type
- Focuses on clothing size rather than shape, and is common in fashion writing.
Opposites
Word family
- full-figured adjective
- Having a full, curvy figure.
- body type noun
- The general shape of someone's body.
Commonly confused: full figure body type or full figure?
full figure body type vs full figure
Full figure is a shorter phrase meaning the same shape; full figure body type is the full, more formal term.
Practice
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Choose one answer.
The phrase is a noun and fits after have a. The other options add an unnecessary preposition before the verb prefers.
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